How to Pronounce "let off"
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɔf
LET-awf
lˈɛt/ /ˈɒf
LET-of
Definition
To not punish someone or to allow someone to avoid trouble or responsibility; can also mean to cause something (like a gun or fireworks) to explode or fire.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɔf
British English
lˈɛt/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET-awf
UK
LET-of
Listen in Context
The teacher let off the student with just a warning.
They let off fireworks during the festival.
The police let off the driver because it was his first mistake.
You’re lucky the coach let you off from extra practice today.